Category: Community

Marion County Bank is proud to announce a $25,000 donation to Pella Historical Museums in support of their “On Track for Success” campaign — a community-driven initiative that will bring a new trolley and trolley station to downtown Pella.

Building Community, Donations, Pella

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and this year, we are excited to invite you to join us in supporting the NEW South Central Iowa Radiation Center. Throughout the entire month, we’re hosting a special event to bring our communities together while making a real difference.

Building Community

Marion County Bank is celebrating 90 years, and we want to make it special by taking you to new heights—literally! We’re giving away two 30-minute flights over your favorite local landmarks. Fly over your home, school, favorite sports field, church, lake, racetrack, business, or any other spots that mean the most to you.

Building Community

Since 2007, Marion County Bank has offered their Report Card Debit Card Rewards Program as a way to support local schools. This year, the grand total donated to all schools reached $579,575.64. The donation for 2025 totaled $80,273.06.

Building Community, Donations, Report Card, School Support

To celebrate this Back to School season, we are thrilled to bring back our First Day of School Photo Contest. We want to see your best first day snapshots, whether it’s a proud kindergartener, a confident senior, or even a college student starting a new chapter. This is your chance to show off those big smiles.

Back to School, Building Community, Contest, School Support

For nearly 50 years, Marion County Bank has proudly invested in the future of our communities by awarding scholarships to local students — and 2025 is no exception. Read more for the full list of scholarship recipients.

Knoxville, Melcher-Dallas, Pella, School Support

The final whistle has blown on this year’s Bucks for Baskets events, and what a fun season it’s been! Our last stop was at Pella High School on Friday night, where eight students took center court during halftime of the Tulip City Showdown, raising an impressive $3,325 for their school’s Student Activity Fund.

Bucks for Baskets, Donations, Knoxville, Melcher-Dallas, Pella, School Support

The energy was high at Tuesday night’s Knoxville vs. Chariton basketball game, and it didn't stop at during halftime. As soon as the half came to a close, Knoxville High School students took center court for Marion County Bank’s Bucks for Baskets, turning their basketball skills into real support for their school.

Building Community, Donations, Knoxville, School Support

We had the privilege of celebrating a major milestone—our Ribbon Cutting and Open House at the new Marion County Bank location in Knoxville! It was an evening filled with excitement, gratitude, and community spirit as we officially welcomed customers, local officials, and friends to our new space.

Building Community, Construction, Knoxville, New Drive-Up, Serving You

On Tuesday, January 14, we hosted our first-ever Bucks for Baskets event at Melcher-Dallas. The event was held in the school’s brand-new gym, with an enthusiastic crowd of supporters cheering on the students as they competed to earn money for their school.

Building Community, Donations, Melcher-Dallas, School Support